[DeTomaso] u joint broken

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Mon Mar 31 12:57:23 EDT 2008


In a message dated 3/31/08 5 10 48, charlesmccall at gmail.com writes:


> ****Nope, it isn't a Pantera specific part. It is a part to a driveshaft to
> an Alfa Romeo. Halfshafts are other animals, but u-joints are not Pantera
> specific. I found mine manufactured by GKN, and ordered directly from their
> distributor.
> 
I should have been more clear.   It's a part that you won't be able to buy 
easily.   Alfa Romeo parts are as common in Hawaii as Pantera parts. :>)

So, Charlie, do you have the GKN part number to share?
> 
> Mike is right in that you'll want to change all 4.  Otherwise they'll break
> one at a time meaning you change them one at a time! :-)
> 
And a breaking U-joint is often a complete disaster; cars have been totally 
wrecked by them.

Mike


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